REGIONAL –- The American Red Cross will introduce its new flash flood application for iPhone, iPad and Android smart phone users during National Flood Safety Awareness Week, which runs from March 16 to 22.

The application will feature a one-touch “I’m safe” message that allows users to let their contacts know they are out of harm’s way. It includes the location of all open Red Cross shelters, a toolkit with a flashlight, strobe light, and audible alarm, and information on real-time recovery resources for returning home and cleaning up.

This is part of a series of emergency preparedness applications that the Red Cross is releasing for emergencies related to First Aid, tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, and earthquakes.

All applications can be downloaded as usual through Apple or Google mobile stores or by visiting redcross.org/mobileapps.